Situated along the Atlantic Coast sits Rehoboth Beach, a thriving beach town with a boardwalk, restaurants, boutique shops and more. Visit the Rehoboth Bandstand to catch a free concert with local performers or take a stroll to Funland for a day filled with family-friendly rides and carnival games.
For prospective day-trippers, there’s plenty to do right in town or a short drive away. Take a look at our guide, then plan your own ideal trip to Rehoboth Beach.
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9 a.m. — Start the day with a cup from Rise Up Coffee Roasters and a hearty breakfast from Egg
Located next to each other, Rise Up Coffee Roasters and Egg are the perfect pairing. Start at Rise Up for delicious breakfast options along with an extensive coffee menu. Try the Banana Splay Bowl to-go with the cold brew made with cold-pressed organic house roast coffee. After a much-needed caffeine fix, walk a couple feet over to Egg and munch on a truly fantastic breakfast dish like the Mini Croque Madame or the Eastern Shore Benedict made with jumbo lump crab and poached egg with hollandaise, then served over an English muffin.
Rise Up Coffee Roasters | 502 Rehoboth Avenue, Rehoboth Beach; 567-2588
Egg | 510 Rehoboth Avenue, Rehoboth Beach | 227-3447
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10 a.m. — Take a leisurely bike ride along the coast with Rehoboth Cycle Sports
Head on over to Rehoboth Cycle Sports to rent either a cruiser or a hybrid ($30 for the day). Or, go for an e-bike ($25 hourly, $70 for four hours and $100 for an overnight rental). Enjoy a ride around town and get in some sight-seeing. Take a path along the coast to bask in the local beauty or even ride along the marina.
174 Rehoboth Avenue, Rehoboth Beach | 227-7600
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12:30 p.m. — Replenish after a ride around Rehoboth with a lunch break at Somewhere
After biking along the coast, there’s nothing like a hearty lunch to refuel. Somewhere is a must-stop for a bite in Rehoboth, with sharable mimosa buckets, top-notch espresso martinis and a menu bursting with coastal flavor. Enjoy tacos filled with inventive ingredients like curried lobster, marinated tofu, jerk chicken and mahi mahi. The menu also includes scrumptious salads, a crab cake sandwich and a mouthwatering smash burger.
52 Baltimore Avenue, Rehoboth Beach | 858-6280
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1:45 p.m. — Get some shopping done on Rehoboth Avenue
Take a stroll down Rehoboth Avenue after lunch for some light window shopping. Stop at Coral Cove for all things boho. With its bold and colorful prints, Anthropologie-inspired designs and woven jewelry, this boutique offers trendy styles. For beachwear, lounge sets and unique styles, check out The Pink Turtle with its flowy and fashionable dresses and rompers. For designer gifts and home décor items, Mod Cottage offers a blend of kitchen tools, bedding and special occasion gift sets.
Coral Cove, 110 Rehoboth Avenue, Rehoboth Beach | 272-3725
The Pink Turtle, 149 Rehoboth Avenue, Rehoboth Beach | 575-9864
Mod Cottage, 247 A Rehoboth Avenue, Rehoboth Beach | 227-7277
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3 p.m. — Immerse yourself in local arts at Rehoboth Art League
Once you’ve visited the boutiques and gift shops, stop by Rehoboth Art League. Featuring over two dozen solo, group and special art exhibitions every year, Rehoboth Art League offers a brilliant collection for onlookers to enjoy. Not only can guests experience numerous local artists’ galleries, but they can also participate in a wide array of courses offered throughout the year, including basic drawing, air painting and more.
12 Dodds Lane, Rehoboth Beach | 227-8408
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4 p.m. — Soak up some sunlight on the beach
A trip to Rehoboth isn’t complete without an hour or two on the sand! Grab a cold drink and beach snack like Thrasher’s Fries or a slice of pizza from Louie’s, then hit the beach. Whether you’re the type to take a dip in the ocean, read a good book or work on your tan, you’ll feel refreshed and rejuvenated after a couple hours on the beach.
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6:30 p.m. — Grab a bite of Japanese fusion at The Cultured Pearl Restaurant & Sushi Bar
Serving delicious Japanese fusion since 1993, The Cultured Pearl Restaurant & Sushi Bar offers traditional and unique dishes. Take advantage of the stunning rooftop and dine alongside koi ponds and lush greenery. Guests can enjoy five homemade dumplings steamed with scallion, sesame seeds and spicy soy or sample the bibimbap, a traditional Korean hot stone dish with vegetables on crunchy sesame rice topped with a fried egg and gochujang.
301 Rehoboth Avenue, Rehoboth Beach | 227-8493
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7 p.m. — Wind down with a craft brew from local breweries
With a home in Rehoboth Beach, Dogfish Head Brewings & Eats and Thompson Island Brewing bring craft brews with an island vibe to Delaware. Dogfish Head’s 90 Minute IPA is a game-changer with its rich pine, fruit citrus hops aroma and strong malt backbone. Thompson Island Brewing, meanwhile, offers craft brews like American IPAs, golden lagers and pastry stouts that are perfect for those long summer days. A short drive up or down Route 1 gives you access to other coastal Delaware favorites including Dewey Beer Co., Crooked Hammock and Big Oyster.
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Dogfish Head Brewing & Eats | 320 Rehoboth Avenue, Rehoboth Beach | 226-2739
Thompson Island Brewing | 30133 Veterans Way, Rehoboth Beach | 227-4677
9 p.m. — Finish the night off with some shut-eye at the Boardwalk Plaza Hotel
Head back to the Boardwalk Plaza Hotel for a restful night’s sleep. With its oceanfront suites and standard rooms, this hotel offers exquisite views and Victorian charm and is right on the boardwalk to the beach. Whether guests are staying as a family or simply as a couple, this hotel can provide spacious rooms and accommodations for everyone.
2 Olive Avenue & the Boardwalk, Rehoboth Beach | 227-7169
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